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Discipline Is Destiny

The Power of Self-Control

Ryan Holiday

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Discipline Is Destiny (2022) draws on Stoic virtues to make a case for a life guided by self-discipline. It shows how being in control of your body, thoughts, and emotions is a prerequisite to mastering anything else – and uses historical figures to illustrate how things like sleep, discomfort, and kindness tie into greatness. 

Who Should Listen to Discipline Is Destiny?

  • Frazzled folks looking for more structure in their lives
  • Go-getters who want to optimize their time and energy
  • Anyone seeking actionable steps to improve their happiness and well-being

About the Author: Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday is a modern Stoic, an author, and the owner of a bookstore called The Painted Porch. His books, including The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, The Daily Stoic, and the New York Times best seller Stillness Is the Key, have sold more than five million copies and been translated into over 40 languages. Discipline Is Destiny is the second book in Holiday’s Stoic Virtue series.

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